Digital Giza | G 8408

ID: G 8408
Alternate IDs: G8408; G 8408
Site Name: Central Field (Hassan)
Site Type: Rock-cut tomb
Site Dates: type: PorterMoss Date; date: End of Dynasty 4 to Dynasty 5
Tomb Owner: Yes
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Remarks: Mastaba built north of G 8400 (Lepsius 100) off its northeast corner, west of G 8418 (Tomb H) and east of G 8404 (Tomb I). Excavated in 1931-1932 by Hassan.